Oh HAPPY, HAPPY Day!!

HALLELUJAH!

WE FINALLY GOT A {real} MATTRESS!

Yes you heard right, a MATTRESS!! For some reason, we just never got around to buying one. (I know crazy right?) We've moved around a lot since we've been married (7 times to be exact) so it was just a hassle to move it around. (Plus, they're pretty darn pricey!) So what have we been sleeping on you may ask? A good ole' air mattress. We just put it on our bed frame. It worked alright for us, but it's been THREE YEARS! It was soooo time for a real one. Don't you think?

Chanley representing all of our joy.

:)

{My Faith}

Today I'm feeling gratitude. Gratitude for my Savior, for my life, my family... Today we {hopefully} reached the end of a long, {crazy} difficult ordeal for our family. It hasn't been easy by any means but even so I know we can be made stronger through our trials.

Having a bad day? Watch this sweet, short video HERE
{You may have to scroll down a little but its a short video called "My New Life."}

Everytime I listen to this woman's story it inspires me to live my best life.

There really is so much to be grateful for...so much.

Playing catch-up

Wow i have really failed horribly at blogging these last few weeks. In my defense though, it has been a pretty crazy around here. In fact we are leaving in just a few hours to travel to ID for McKay's farewell. I'll post more about it later. Until then, here's a few updates:

We had a great Easter- My family (bless them) drove all the way here (9 1/2 hours...8 people...) to see us. It was fun to show them around a little bit of our new turf. We went to the Aquarium, which was cool, I'd never been to one and it kept everyone (even the babies) pretty entertained. The boys went on a tour of Investco field, and we did the usual Easter stuff. Of course it was great to watch conference as well. I absolutely LOVE conference weekend, I really look forward to it every six months.

Chanley's first Easter. (More pics to come)

Fun at the aquarium{disclaimer- so of course my camera's battery dies right before we get to the cool fishies...I was so bummed. So sorry for the lame fish pics}

We closed on our condo! We finally got into our new house last Thursday. It was quite the process. Every time we move I am reminded why I hate it so much. Actually it hasn't been that bad for me this time, because Ryan has done the majority of the work since I've been taking care of a sick baby. I've been able to pack a bit when Chanley is sleeping, but other than that Ry has moved it all. (I know, he's the best). On top of moving, I also had to prepare a talk for church on Sunday and prepare my lesson from YW...yeah it was kindof a stressful week.

We're pretty excited about our new place, its perfect for us. And we're very VERY excited to not be renting any more. It's such a liberating feeling to know you own your own place.

Closing day! Pic of us and our realtor (who was a total sweetheart!)

(Sorry for the poor quality pic...it was on self timer)

This is why I'm LUCKY.

How'd we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Mint Oreo shakes, Netflix, and hangin out as a family.

Perfect.

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Celebrate good times, come-on!!!!

So Ry and I have some good news! We put an offer on a condo and they accepted! We are so so excited about everything about this place. Things go pretty quick in the area we were looking at so we had to snatch it up fast. Its really sinking in now that we are actually doing this. We are so excited/nervous/scared/happy...ect. We've experienced every emotion in the book these past few weeks, but we are really excited about purchasing our own place! (Even though you feel your signing your life away when you sign all those papers) We're scheduled to close on the 30th so hopefully everything goes as planned. Cross your fingers!

Oh bytheway the video above is of Ryan and I boogying down at the thought of owning our own place!!! No more renting! Wahoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Aww we're growing up... (tear*sniff*sigh) :)

Spring Fever!

Hello SUNSHINE! I'm so so ready for SPRING! I can feel it comin and I can't WAIT! Its been a beautiful couple days here in Denver!

Today I had a pretty bad case of SPRING FeVeR! I was sooooo pumped/modivated/excited/itchin' to:

-- clean our place from top to bottom...

--get more organized and make a 30 day meal plan

--sell all our furniture

--buy all new furniture

--clean out my closet

--get rid of a bunch of clothes and shoes I haven't worn in ages

--become more crafty :make new pillow cases for our bed/get a new sham and redecorate Chanley's room

--Also I'm SO excited for garage sales (I admit I totally love findin' little treasures and getting a BARGAIN)

Is this a bit obsessive??? Probably...but I can't help it! Spring is in the air!